Open-source security: It's too easy to upload 'devastating' malicious packages, warns Google
The Google and OpenSSF Package Analysis project aims to reduce security risks created by developers' crazy package-updating schedules.
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Linux Kernel 5.17 Released, With Major Security Fixes But Not Much Else
After a short delay, Linus Torvalds has announced the latest version of the Linux kernel, version 5.17, which adds major security enhancements.
Open Source Security Foundation Now Counts 60 Members
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) on Tuesday announced that 19 more organizations have joined the initiative, showing commitment towards identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in open source software. OpenSSF now has a total of 60 members.
GitHub calls for contributions to new cybersecurity Advisory Database
GitHub has announced that their Advisory Database for security data is now open to contributions from experts. The full contents of the Advisory Database have already been published to encourage collaboration.
Alpha-Omega Project takes a human-centered approach to open-source software security
The Linux Foundation and OpenSSF Alpha-Omega Project, backed by Microsoft and Google, aims to improve the security of 10,000 open-source projects through a human-centered approach to open-source software security.
